Overview
University of Kansas in Lawrence, Kansas has competed in varsity esports since 2019, with affiliations including NACE · CRL. Its teams currently compete in League of Legends, Overwatch 2, Rocket League, VALORANT and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. The school does not publicly list esports scholarship terms (esports.ku.edu, 2026); contact the program directly. Federal College Scorecard data shows an average net price of $18,059 per year, an acceptance rate of 93% and a graduation rate of 69% across 21,217 undergraduates.
Esports details verified 2026-10-10 · Federal data retrieved 2026-10-10
Esports scholarships at Kansas
No esports scholarships published
Kansas doesn't publish esports scholarship terms. Ask the program staff about athletic or participation awards during recruiting.
The esports program
- Level
- Varsity
- Founded
- 2019
- Conference / league
- NACE · CRL
- Facility
- Kansas Union esports facility
- Titles fielded
- 5
Cost & outcomes vs. other esports schools
Compared with the median of all 405 esports programs we track.
| Tuition (in-state / out-of-state) | $12,102 / $30,432 |
|---|---|
| Average net price (after grants) | $18,059 |
| Students receiving Pell grants | 20% |
| Median debt at graduation | $21,000 |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 18:1 |
Who studies at Kansas
21,217 undergraduates, shown as 100 people.
- White 69%
- Hispanic/Latino 11%
- Black 4%
- Asian 6%
- Two or more races 6%
- International 3%
- Other / unknown 1%
- Women
- 54%
- First-generation
- 22%
- Pell recipients
- 20%
Frequently asked questions
Does Kansas offer esports scholarships?
The school does not publicly list esports scholarship terms (esports.ku.edu, 2026); contact the program directly. Scholarship terms can change each season, so confirm with the program before applying.
What games does Kansas esports compete in?
Kansas fields varsity teams in League of Legends, Overwatch 2, Rocket League, VALORANT and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, according to the program's published information.
How much does Kansas cost per year?
The average annual net price — cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving aid — is $18,059. Published tuition is $12,102 in-state and $30,432 out-of-state (U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard).
How hard is it to get into Kansas?
Kansas admits 93% of applicants, per the College Scorecard.
When did Kansas start varsity esports?
Kansas's varsity esports program began in 2019.
Sources
- Esports program and scholarship terms: esports.ku.edu (2026)
- Cost, admissions, outcomes and demographics: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved 2026-10-10
- Photo: InaMaka, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Research notes
Kansas Esports (formerly Jayhawk Esports) is run by the KU Memorial Union under Student Affairs, not athletics. Varsity since Nov 2019 (news.ku.edu); site lists 5 games, 11 teams and fall 2026 tryouts. NACE membership is from the 2019 launch announcement; the CRL qualification is from third-party coverage.
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